Welcome to Episode 8 of Pursuit Playbook, where we are thrilled to feature Asha Haji, a remarkable entrepreneur and tech leader whose insights are as diverse as they are impactful. Join host Aprileen as she delves into an engaging conversation with Asha about the nuanced differences between executing and writing a playbook in leadership roles. Asha shares her unique perspective on failure, how to embrace it as part of the journey to success, and the transformative lessons she's learned from her experiences as a founder and sales leader. She also opens up about her journey from Harvard Business School to co-founding Framework, an innovative edtech company, all while navigating the complexities of leadership and personal growth. This episode is filled with nuggets of wisdom for anyone looking to build a successful and balanced career. 5 key lessons from this episode: 1. Executing vs. Writing a Playbook: Asha highlights the crucial need for well-restedness and perspective when making strategic decisions, contrasting the hands-on execution with the theoretical aspects of playbook creation. 2. Embracing Failure: Drawing from her sales and entrepreneurial endeavours, Asha underscores the inevitability of failure and the importance of dissecting and learning from it to foster both personal and professional growth. 3. Evolving Priorities: The global pandemic served as a catalyst for Asha to prioritise health, wellness, and close-knit relationships. She discusses the newfound importance of balancing professional ambitions with personal well-being. 4. Networking and Serendipity: Asha attributes many career milestones to serendipitous encounters and advises against an overly rigid approach to career planning. She stresses the value of being open to unforeseen opportunities and nurturing deeper connections. 5. Strategic Leadership: Asha discusseds the distinction between working in the business and working on the business, advocating for leaders to invest time in strategic thought and reflection rather than being bogged down by day-to-day tasks. Get to know our Playmakers:   Connect with Asha - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashahaji/ Don’t forget to click the subscribe button to find us next week and listen to other episodes, actionable advice and insider perspectives only on the Pursuit Playbook! Join the community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.meetpursuit.com and sign up to our substack at https://pursuitplaybook.substack.com Don’t forget to follow us on IG at @meetpursuit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/meetpursuit/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is an AiAi Studios Production, recorded by Aprileen Alexander in March 2024. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @aiai.studios // Website: www.aiaistudios.com